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    HR Business Partner | Creative Zone

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Creative Zone Group is growing and has an opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our People & Culture team in Sharjah.Specific focus will be on partnering with the business and providing expert guidance and support to stakeholders regarding HR issues, along with working on strategic HR Projects to bring added value.The Human Resources Business Partner works closely with Business Leaders and line managers to develop and deliver HR initiatives to support business objectives. Provide proactive, commercially driven advice and support in Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Talent and Succession, Onboarding & Induction, Rewards, Workforce Planning, Policy and Procedure, HR Reporting, HRIS and HR Projects.Your responsibilities will include:- Contributing to and support the delivery of HR strategy in line with business objectives. Work in partnership with the operational management team to identify opportunities and areas for support from the People and Culture team.- Delivering best in class operational HR service to stakeholders with a focus on continual improvement to processes, procedures and systems. Activities include new joiner and exit processes, internal transfers and promotions, employee files and records, payroll and benefits enrolment and policy queries.- Assisting in development and implementation of best practice human resource policies and procedures that contribute toward positioning the organisation as an employer of choice.- Supporting line managers in managing performance formally and informally. Ensure compliance with performance management processes. Provide coaching and support in relation to managing performance and disciplinary matters.- Participate in annual Merit and Bonus program.- Support and coaching line managers on employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations, and guide the business toward positive resolution of issues and grievances. – Ensure compliance with labour laws and that policies are applied consistently and fairly across the business.- Working closely with line managers and employees to foster positive working relationships, and to increase employee engagement and satisfaction. – Implement effective retention measures, conduct exit Interviews and evaluate areas for improvement.- Extracting relevant data from HRIS and other sources to enable effective tracking of HR metrics. Prepare reports and presentations, evaluate and analyse trends and information to add value to organisational decision making.- Working with business leaders to forecast resource and skills requirements based on agreed operational plans. – Advise on optimal organisational structure, conduct ongoing supply and demand analysis with business partners and translate into talent acquisition strategies.- Facilitating onboarding processes and delivering Induction / Orientation programs for new hires.- Designing and implementing appropriate compensation and benefits programs. Monitoring grade and reward structures, evaluate market intelligence, competitor and industry packages and trends, and consult business partners to ensure reward and commission structures are aligned with organisational goals.- Working closely with business leaders to identify and nurture key talent, provide appropriate opportunities for career development and engage in succession planning to grow the capability and productivity of the business.- Assisting in talent acquisition and recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, assessment, interviewing and offer negotiation.- Leading in HR projects as outlined in the People and Culture Strategy Plan.

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 15,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    To join our team you will have:- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Psychology- A CIPD Qualification or progress toward achievement of an equivalent qualification will be an advantage- 5+ years of relevant work experience in an HR Generalist environment in the UAE- Sound knowledge of UAE employment laws and relevant legislation- Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic will be an advantage- Currently based in UAE and able to commute to Sharjah.

    Welcome to CREATIVE ZONE!

    We are a team of company registration professionals who are passionate about bringing the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs and SME’s to life.

    We believe in providing you not only with your company’s documentation, but also equipping you with the necessary tools to promote, develop and grow your business.

    We are a business setup company with a difference – our work doesn’t end with the issuance of your trade license & residency visa – it starts there! More

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    Consulting – TMU Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Strategy Senior Principal – Tourism | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have been mandated by a prestigious travel organization to help source a Senior Principal with extensive experience in strategy consulting, and operational topics within the Travel and Tourism sector.Role Summary:As a Senior Principal, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately, you will join a project team, work at a client location, share your ideas and address CEO-level issues.As part of your responsibilities you will:Gather and analyze data within the Travel & Tourism sectorConduct benchmarking, best practices and other competitor assessment studiesHelp to generate proposals and lead certain client and analyst teamsRecommend actions and help clients implement themHave opportunities to create intellectual capital and recruit new consultantsDelivering presentationsPlanning and managing the delivery of quality work by leading teams in a strategic consulting environment and be seen as a strong leader with excellent communication and client handling skillsDefine and understand trends within the rapidly changing industryPredict long term trends and future challengesPropose mobility solutions via digitization

    Qualifications:We are seeking talented individuals with an MBA from a top tier university and 8+ years of full-time experience.Further requirements:Strong academic recordInternational experience (work or study)Excellent analytical skills, logical and structured thinking, creative in problem solvingSuperior personal and interpersonal attributes (e.g. results-oriented and a performance-oriented work style, creativity, entrepreneurial qualities, personal maturity, easily to adapt new cultures)Deep understanding of disruptive technologies, converging markets, and new demandsAmbitious, motivated, high energy personality, with leadership skills and a collaborative personalityDedication to continuous learningHigh integrity and reliabilityExcellent communication skills both oral and written

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    IT Manager | Streit Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JOB BRIEFWe are looking for an IT Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs. The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience, and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage information technology and computer systems.• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance.• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures.• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.• Audit systems and assess their outcomes.• Preserve assets, information security and control structures.• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.

    • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience.• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems• Expertise in data centre management and data governance• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation• Ability to manage personnel.• Essential Knowledge: Server 2016 and 2019. Active Directory, DHCP and DNS. Routing and Switching, Strong ICT Helpdesk experience (5 years minimum)• CCNA (current with Cisco Student ID) MCITP ITIL an advantage• BS in Computer Science, MIS, or similar field

    Established in Canada in 1992 – STREIT Group is one of the world’s leading, privately owned armored vehicles manufacturers with 12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide. More than twenty three years of war zone experience made STREIT Group one of the most trusted and reliable suppliers of armored vehicles.

    We produce a large variety of Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. All our vehicles undergo internationally recognized ballistics and impact tests, with STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.

    We are a leading supplier of armored vehicles with 100% safety record; our vehicles are deployed by armed forces all over the world. We take no chances when it comes to saving lives. More

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    Software Developer – Blockchain | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is an amazing NFT marketplace and the first of its kind in the region. They work with a number of high-end artists and specialise in providing a top end services to niche and high net worth individuals across the UAE. They are expanding their operations rapidly and need additional assistance based in the region. They can provide an excellent working environment, and compensation package for the right person. The Role* Write solidity smart contracts from scratch* Integration with Layer 2 scaling solution (ex: Polygon, Immutable X etc.)* Integration with fiat payment solution* Integrate with various blockchain (BSC, Solana)* Have extensive knowledge about MetaMask

    The Candidate* Strong start-up mindset, with a track record of working within a fast-paced start-up environment* Has significant blockchain experience* Be very reliable/knowledgeable and very pro-active in suggesting improvements and tech directions.* Tech Stack (Essential)* Standards: ERC 721, ERC 1155, ERC 20* Storage: IPFS* Wallet: MetaMask* Server: Digital Ocean* Database: Mongo DB* Platform stack:* Front-end: React JS* Back-end: JavaScript, Node JS* Smart contracts: solidity* Relocation to Dubai will be required* 3/5+ years of blockchain development* Language: Solidity

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    IT Operations Manager – Document Management Firm | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Operations manager – Document Management Firm – RiyadhIT Operations manager | Software Document Management Firm | Riyadh • Work with IT Director to ensure operational activities, requests, changes are identified and completed on time. • Look at budget and agreed SLAs and ensure the business targets are reached• Work with ensuring stakeholders are kept up to dateClient Details• Cloud based Software firm who specialise in Document management for high profile clients across the middle east.DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with the ICT Director, IT Managers/leads• Work with IT vendors to select and new “off-the-shelf” products • To act as the right hand person for the ICT Director in managing the day to day activities.• Ensure smooth operations of the ICT department,• Provide Strategic input from prior experience, to ensure our business maximises technology.• A Primary point of communication between IT, Operations and clients• Architects, administers & supports the organisation’s core IT hardware, software & Infrastructure• Build relationships and gather requirements from key non-technical project stakeholders• Liaises with the third-party vendors • Draw up detailed plans for IT services • Coordinating with IT and Operations and senior management.• Leading technical teams to carry out the tasks and deliver the services defined in the service level in helping managing the support service & delivery functions• Own and manage all Incidents and Request to resolution in coordination of the Service Desk• Provide escalated on-site support for hardware, software and network connectivity issues.• Manage the tasks of IT teams• Work with IT Teams to analyse and redesign IT service and IT business processes, taking a lead role as required. • Ensure appropriate risk assessment and compliance checks are carried out.• Engage with IT Processes such as Service Desk, Incident Problem and Change ManagementJob Offer• This is a permanent role Based in Riyadh • Paying competitively • Tax free salary • Excellent benefits • Bonus

    • The Successful candidate would be an IT operations manager within a document management firm or similar industry, has worked in a Senior capacity as an IT Operations Manager• This person must have an Ops technology background. • The ideal candidate should have experience managing and working with the IT Applications and Infrastructure team.• This hire should take on all the IT director’s Operational tasks and must be flexible and able to take on responsibility.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Consulting – Real Estate Strategy Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn our Real Estate & Construction consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise.Our team includes a diverse mix of profiles with people with relevant strategy and operations experience combined with deep industry expertise. Our real estate practice services include business restructuring, org transformation, gov. policy implementation, strategy dev., operational excellence. Our clients are Government Housing/ Real Estate Programs and Regulators Real Estate Developers and Contractors, and Real Estate Financers and Investors.As a Senior Manager within the REC team, you will be expected to:- Lead end-to-end Real Estate consulting engagements focused on evaluating current state, structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development.- Lead and coach cross-functional internal and client teams, across business and Real Estate value chain- Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Real Estate industry and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market- Contribute to the team growth by leading, and winning proposals to support our clients in Strategy development, operating model, organization structure, transformation and Implementation management, and operational excellence (processes and services)- You will undertake primarily client delivery work in KSA Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client standardize their operations in the most efficient and effective manner.- Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate; and working to mentor and train other members of the business unit and the project team to foster a high-performance team environment.- You will develop your understanding of the key themes in the real estate market and in the region.

    Requirements:- Education: Bachelor’s degree- Preferable qualifications: MBA, PMP.- Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience in management consulting focusing on Real-estate Industry- Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills that will allow to understand the drivers of a business, analyze their data, and use this to provide insight and advice to our clients- Extensive experience in managing strategy development and organizational transformation /restructuring projects- In-depth understanding and experience of strategy management and implementation, operating models design, change management, portfolio monetization and optimization strategies.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.- Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Arabic

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Industry Marketing Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Internal Firm Services – OtherManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryImplement marketing plans and carry out marketing activities to support the brand identity and positioning. Development of thought leadership, connecting with the Clients and Markets Business Partners to address the LoS marketing and business development needs. Support sales efforts through marketing publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to the LoS/Industry/Proposition.Primary duties and responsibilitiesCustomer – Work closely with Industry and Proposition leaders to deliver their strategic objectives, and profiling activities  – Deliver impactful and innovative campaigns across the region with a strong focus on digital content to resonate with our client – Abide and follow the brand of PwC Middle East and Strategy& ME in the region and ensure that the work is aligned to the overall corporate brand identity – Deliver quality thought leadership thinking to clients, publications and collateral on business topics most relevant to them and support the brand positioning – Work with the Events team to professionalise and deliver high quality events – Work closely with the design team and agencies on contracted creative production – Embrace digital tools and improve our processes – Implement marketing training opportunities for partners and principals  Internal processes – Implement the regional marketing plan  – Promote marketing activities in the region including enforcement of corporate branding and marketing strategies, implementation of branding guidelines in line with global corporate standards of the PwC network – Work closely with creative production agencies and market research firms for marketing campaigns and development of marketing plans – Work with the PR & Communications Team Lead on participation in marketing events, industry forums and conferences in the region, and the business development team on sales activities – Support in the measurement of the  effectiveness of marketing campaigns and produce update reports for management – Work with the Account Drivers and Clients & Markets Director to incorporate relevant market trends and insights.   – Support Marketing Team Lead in budget preparation  – Ensure cost efficiency of all marketing activities – Adhere to the Marketing budget – Review business results and ensure the adherence of the marketing activities and plan towards achieving the plan – Responsible for people management including nurturing talent, coaching and counseling – Develop talent within the team by providing consistent direction and support to achieve targets/service level agreements – Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed – Establish a healthy work environment

    Knowledge, skills, and abilitiesEducation- Degree educated  Language- Fluency  in spoken and written English,  proficiency in Arabic is an advantage    Overall Experience- 5+ years of experience in the Marketing field   Specific Experience – Proven track record in a marketing function  – 2+ years of experience in the Professional Services Industry in a top tier big 4 firm specifically in PR, Communications or  Marketing is an advantage – 2+ years  experience in a management capacity – Industry experience within the Middle East is preferred Knowledge and Skills- In depth knowledge of Marketing and Branding principles – In depth knowledge of the Professional Services Industry, including latest market developments, best practices and trends – Strong knowledge of new and traditional marketing channels – In depth knowledge of service offering for all PwC LoS and industry sectors in the Middle East – Commercial awareness – Knowledge of business planning and budgeting – Excellent communications (verbal and written) skills, including public speaking and interviewing skills, and ability to represent the organization in diverse forums – Subject matter expertise in marketing and branding – Knowledge of monitoring effectiveness of marketing campaigns – Solid knowledge of corporate reputation and business ethics – Knowledge in  online media, social media Marketing, and developing user friendly digital platforms – Excellent Marketing research skills and conducting competitive intelligence analysis  – Good project management skills  – Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills  – Significant personal presence, enabling successful interaction directly with senior consultants, clients, and knowledge professionals

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More